Bernd Johannes Behr

Launch Manager - BMW G6x and NA0/NA5 - KA San José Iturrbide

Puebla, Mexico

About

Going into my 10th year of working in the automotive industry starting 2023.

Experience

  • Launch Manager at KIRCHHOFF Automotive
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Process Improvement Engineer at GEDIA USA
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Hands-on development and implementation of an operator training program and a machine specific operator manual. •SPM improvement on all production dies. [Up to +8SPM] • Responsible for new project dies (Automatización + Try-Out setups [20 Dies] • Development and implementation of process improvement measurements. •Finished Training of 6 Press operators/ Die setters

  • Press Leader - Mechanical Presses at Allgaier de Puebla
    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

    ● SPM analysis → Problem detection → Improvements between 2SPM up to 8SPM in 25 dies ● Developing of a press force monitoring system (Excel based) ● Planning and Implementation of a modern blank feeding system ● Continuos improvement of the storage layouts and inventory → Decrease of provisioning times ● Planning and Implementation of a clear and structured Die storage ● Implementation of a blank lifting device → Reduction of downtime ● Implementation of an autonomous cutting shear to improve cutting time ● Implementation of a modern rework area → High increase of rework quality ● Planning and Implementation of a color based storage system ● Continuous monitoring of the press tool stock ● Planning of a press basements cooling system ● Smaller improvements on a daily base to improve the workspace and the work ethic

  • Industriemechaniker at Schuler Group
    Mar 2015 - Mar 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    ● Installation of a press line in MAGNA, San Luis Potosi ● Installation of a press line in FORD Automotive, Hermosillo ● Installation of a single Press in FCA, Cuautitlán ● Height modification of a press line in MARTINREA, Silao ● Preventive Maintenance works in ALLGAIER, BENTELLER, SONORA FORMING ● Dismantling a hydraulic press in FISCHER, Puebla ● Reparation of press components like Pressure points, Connecting rods, Guide rails, Housings, Gears, etc. ● Analysis of transfer robots in MARTINREA, Silao ● Realized Press inspections of 5 mechanical Presses ● Projects in Special mechanical engineering → Construction of customer-specific devices (Welding cells, measuring stations, slidelock system, assembly cells)

  • Fundraiser at talk2move
    Jun 2013 - Feb 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

    ● Implementation of measures to collect donations for social and cultural institutions ● Working for Plan International and WWF ● Improvement of social skills and softskills ● Affinity for social injustice and social differences all over the world